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Elkhunter, is there a way to call more attention to this thread. This is the most comprehensive weather information I have seen, invaluable information to those folks either already in the oil related areas, or trying to come here.
Hazardous weather outlook
national weather service bismarck nd
1047 am cst sat nov 19 2011
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1047 am cst sat nov 19 2011 /947 am mst sat nov 19 2011/
this hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
north dakota...northwest north dakota...south central north
dakota...southeast north dakota and southwest north dakota.
.day one...today and tonight
there is a chance for light snow across portions of northwest
through south central north dakota today. Areas from williston and
watford city...through dickinson and mott...could receive an inch
or two...with little or no accumulation to the east. The light snow
will diminish early tonight.
By request here is the post regarding U.S. climate normals
As for weather info....NWS sites have been posted which can give you the latest forecast and most importantly watch/warning info and Elk Hunter posted webcams as well. You can get the forecast from any number of sources, but only the NWS issues the watches/warnings. NWS Bismarck serves the west/central parts of the state and NWS Grand Forks the east (Devils Lake to Valley City east).
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Here is by far the best site I know of to look at normals (temp/precip/snowfall) for all the various stations in the country.
You can choose to pick monthly normals or daily normals. Then click on a state and it will show normals for all the climate stations out there. Some stations are cooperative observer stations that may only do temperature or precipitation or both. Airport stations would have all.
Great resource.... The person who runs Golden Gate weather page is a former NWS met, now a certified consulting meteorologist in the San Francisco area. All data comes from the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, NC. They are the only ones who issues these normals and is the official climate record data place.
Freezing Rain Advisory, Williston to Bismark, 12-29-2011
Urgent - winter weather message
national weather service bismarck nd
957 am cst thu dec 29 2011
...winter weather advisory northwest and north central north dakota
through thursday afternoon...
...freezing rain advisory portions of western and south central
north dakota through early thursday afternoon...
.an alberta clipper system will produce widespread freezing rain
and snow across portions of northwestern and north central north
dakota today. Freezing rain will be common in places like williston...
Stanley...minot...garrison...mcclusky...and rugby. A mix of
freezing rain and snow is expected over northern north dakota
resulting in snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches from crosby
to bottineau and rolla.
Freezing rain will occur over western and portions of south central
north dakota through early thursday afternoon. Freezing rain will
result in icy roadways and hazardous travel in places like watford
city...killdeer...center...glen ullin...bismarck...and steele.
Be prepared for icy conditions. Exercise caution and allow extra
time to reach your destination.
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including the cities of...watford city...killdeer...beulah...
Hazen...center...mandan...bismarck...steele
957 am cst thu dec 29 2011
...freezing rain advisory in effect until 1 pm cst this
afternoon...
The national weather service in bismarck has issued a freezing
rain advisory...which is in effect until 1 pm cst this afternoon.
* freezing rain is expected through early afternoon.
* expect hazardous travel due to icy road conditions.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A freezing rain advisory means that freezing rain or freezing
drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery
roads and sidewalks. Slow down and use extra caution while
driving.
Urgent - weather message
national weather service bismarck nd
410 am cst fri dec 30 2011
...a high wind watch has been issued for western and central north
dakota from noon saturday through noon on sunday...
.a high wind watch has been issued for much of western and central
north dakota from noon on saturday through noon sunday. Another
clipper system will develop in the lee of the canadian rockies and
move southeast friday night and saturday. The low will track
across the northern plains friday night accompanied by a band of
light precipitation. On saturday the low...combined with high
pressure developing over the northern rockies will create strong
northwest winds across western and central north dakota. Winds of
35 to 45 mph and gusts to 55 mph are possible from williston and
minot...south through dickinson and bismarck. If you have travel
plans for the new years weekend...be prepared for very windy
conditions as you travel.
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including the cities of...crosby...bowbells...mohall...
Williston...new town...minot...watford city...killdeer...beulah...
Hazen...center...garrison...mcclusky...beach...med ora...
Dickinson...mandan...bismarck...steele...marmarth. ..mott...
Elgin...bowman...hettinger...fort yates...linton...napoleon...
Ashley
410 am cst fri dec 30 2011 /310 am mst fri dec 30 2011/
...high wind watch in effect from saturday afternoon through
sunday morning...
The national weather service in bismarck has issued a high wind
watch...which is in effect from saturday afternoon through sunday
morning.
* strong winds will develop saturday over western north dakota and
spread east during the day. The winds will continue overnight
until sunday afternoon.
* sustained northwest winds of 40 mph are possible with gusts near
60 mph at times.
* use caution when driving....especially those driving high
profile vehicles.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...and or
gusts of 58 mph or higher may occur. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts.
Special Weather Statement, Jamestown - West, 1-10-2012
Special weather statement
national weather service bismarck nd
531 am cst tue jan 10 2012
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including the cities of...crosby...bowbells...mohall...
Bottineau...rolla...williston...new town...minot...towner...
Rugby...watford city...killdeer...beulah...hazen...center...
Garrison...mcclusky...harvey...carrington...beach. ..medora...
Dickinson...mandan...bismarck...steele...jamestown ...marmarth...
Mott...elgin...bowman...hettinger...fort yates...linton...
Napoleon...edgeley...ashley...oakes
531 am cst tue jan 10 2012 /431 am mst tue jan 10 2012/
...a little snow along with gusty winds and much colder weather is
on the way to west and central north dakota...
This special weather statement is being issued by your national
weather service in order to heighten your awareness that a big
change in the weather is on the way. The recent warm spell of record
high temperatures will be replaced by weather that is more typical
for north dakota this time of year.
It will be mild today...with rain showers developing this afternoon
...changing to snow showers tonight as a gusty northwest wind ushers
in much colder air. When it is snowing visibility will be reduced
in blowing snow.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with gusty winds...snow showers...
Areas of blowing snow reducing visibility...and temperatures in the
teens and 20s.
We are not forecasting a significant amount of snow. Around an
inch or so is expected at most places...possibly as much as two
inches along the canadian border.
For wednesday night into thursday wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero
are forecast.
Hazardous Weather Statement, Devils Lake - East, 1-10-2012
Hazardous weather outlook
national weather service grand forks nd
510 am cst tue jan 10 2012
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this hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern north
dakota...west central and northwest minnesota.
.day one...today and tonight
no hazardous weather is expected today. A cold front will move
through the area tonight...some light rain may fall early on near
the front...but look for mostly snow showers overnight with up to
an inch of fresh snow in some spots by wednesday morning.
Northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph will occur behind the cold front.
.days two through seven...wednesday through monday
occasional snow showers...along with gusty northwest winds and
falling temperatures will occur on wednesday. Up to another inch
of snow may fall over northern minnesota. Wind chills will drop
below zero during the day. Visibilities may be restricted at times
due to snow showers and wind. Snow showers and flurries will end
thursday followed by dry weather for friday into the weekend along
with moderating temperatures.
Urgent - weather message
national weather service bismarck nd
1139 pm cst tue jan 17 2012
...extreme cold warning in effect for northern north dakota from
midnight tonight through noon thursday...
...extreme cold warning in effect for central north dakota from
wednesday morning through noon thursday...
.an arctic air mass will plunge into northern north dakota
beginning late tonight...and then sag south into central north
dakota wednesday morning. Temperatures will fall late tuesday
night through wednesday...ranging between 5 below zero to 15 below
zero by wednesday afternoon. With brisk northwest winds of 15 to
30 mph...wind chill temperatures will reach 30 below to 45 below
zero.
Thus an extreme cold warning has been issued to reflect the
dangerously cold conditions late tuesday night through thursday
morning.
Those working outside prepare now for the frigid temperatures and
dangerous wind chills as frostbite can occur within minutes. If
you are stranded do not leave the relative safety of your vehicle
and carry a winter survival kit.
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including the cities of...crosby...bowbells...mohall...
Bottineau...rolla...williston...new town...minot...towner...
Rugby...watford city
1139 pm cst tue jan 17 2012
...extreme cold warning remains in effect until noon cst thursday...
* temperatures are forecast to fall to sub zero readings tuesday
evening and continue below zero through thursday morning. Brisk
northwest winds to 25 mph will create wind chill temperatures
between 30 below and 45 below zero.
* frostbite can occur within minutes.
* temperature...wind chill 30 to 45 below zero.
* impacts...hypothermia can occur if not properly protected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
An extreme cold warning means that dangerously cold conditions
are expected to occur or are occurring. If not properly
protected...you are likely to experience frostbite and hypothermia
when exposed to these conditions. If you must be outside...dress
in layers of loose fitting clothes...wear a hat and gloves or
mittens...and cover your face. Keep pets inside.
Urgent - weather message
national weather service bismarck nd
655 pm cst wed jan 18 2012
...extreme cold warning in effect for western and central north
dakota through noon thursday.
.an arctic air mass will plunge south through the northern plains
tonight and thursday morning. Falling temperatures with brisk northwest
winds of 15 to 25 mph will result in wind chill temperatures of
30 below to 50 below zero.
An extreme cold warning continues for all of western and central
north dakota through thursday noon cst. Dangerously cold
conditions will be highlighted through thursday morning.
Those working outside prepare now for the frigid temperatures and
dangerous wind chills as frostbite can occur within minutes. If
you are stranded do not leave the relative safety of your vehicle
and carry a winter survival kit.
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including the cities of...crosby...bowbells...mohall...
Bottineau...rolla...williston...new town...minot...towner...
Rugby...watford city
655 pm cst wed jan 18 2012
...extreme cold warning remains in effect until noon cst
thursday...
* sub zero temperatures will continue through thursday morning.
Brisk northwest winds to 25 mph will create wind chill
temperatures between 30 below and 45 below zero.
* frostbite can occur within minutes.
* temperature...wind chill 30 to 50 below zero.
* impacts...hypothermia can occur if not properly protected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
An extreme cold warning means that dangerously cold conditions
are expected to occur or are occurring. If not properly
protected...you are likely to experience frostbite and
hypothermia when exposed to these conditions. If you must be
outside...dress in layers of loose fitting clothes...wear a hat
and gloves or mittens...and cover your face. Keep pets inside.
Flood watch
national weather service bismarck nd
839 am cst wed feb 1 2012
...the flood watch continues for the following rivers in north
dakota...
Missouri river near williston affecting williams and mckenzie
counties
for the missouri river basin including williston...high water is
occurring and is expected to continue.
.as of early wednesday morning the level of the missouri river at
williston was at 22.1 ft. The river appears to have leveled off over
the past 24 hours and should slowly begin to recede over the next 24
hours. High water continues to affect low lying land adjacent to the
river and access to a few oil wells between trenton and williston.
Upstream river gages at culbertson and sidney are lower than their
highest readings over the past week...but not by much. This suggests
that while little threat exists for significantly higher water along
the trenton to williston reach of the missouri...one should also not
expect significantly lower water in the near future. Relief from this
episode of high water will only come as the river channel near
the williston gage gains efficiency over the coming days and weeks.
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839 am cst wed feb 1 2012
the flood watch continues for
the missouri river near williston
* until further notice.
* at 6:30 am wednesday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* minor flooding is possible.
* flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* forecast...flood stage may be reached by .
* impact...at 22.0 feet...low-lying farmland floods. City of williston
does not flood.
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